RAFAEL (Armaments Development Authority)

P.O.B. 2250
Haifa
Israel 31021
Tel: 972-4-8794777
Fax: 972-4-8794653

RAFAEL (Armaments Development Authority), an MoD affiliate and an
autonomous economic entity, is Israel's largest firm engaging in R&D for
the armaments and sophisticated combat platforms required by the IDF.
Rafael develops some of the world's most advanced armaments and
technologies, adapting them to the conditions of the Middle East;
researches and tests combat weapons systems and helps the IDF identify
and define its weapons-system needs; and provides quick solutions as
required by the IDF or for pressing operational needs. Most Rafael
manufacturing activity is composed of final assembly, testing,
simulation, and engineering troubleshooting, thus putting accumulated
know-how and experience to good use and ensuring a smooth and rapid
transition from development to production. Manufacture of basic
subsystems and components is contracted out to civilian industries.
Rafael's well-known products include the Shafrir air-to-air missile, the
Piton, the David artillery computer, tank-crew protection gear, and
night-vision equipment. Of Rafael's employees, one-third are university
trained, 50% are technicians and practical engineers, and the rest are
administrative workers.